You would think I would hide my head in shame from this site by now but I'm way too stubborn for that. Now if I could put that stubborness to good use toward quitting smoking I would be in good shape!
I'm feeling optimistic again as I started my new smoking cessation program yesterday. It is called "Quit Smart" and was started by the Dr. @ Duke University who has run their smoking cessation program since 1977. Sort of like our Dr. Hayes. It advocates starting the patch 2 weeks prior to your quit date which, with some work, kind of automatically causes a person to cut down on smoking. After doing studies they have proven that this is safe for most people. They do not suggest it for people who are pregnant or have severe heart disease. They also advocate using NRT's for up to 6 mo. if necessary. It has a 66% success rate which is way higher than other programs.
I told the others in the class about EX. I hope they choose to utilize it.
I have missed all of you and hope, again, for your prayers!
Connie
